NB : THE PARKTOWN AND WESTCLIFF HERITAGE TRUST IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED TO ANY PERSON OR TO THEIR PROPERTY.  YOU JOIN THESE TOURS AT YOUR OWN RISK!

THIS IS JO’BURG – BE ADVENTUROUS!

DURATION OF ALL TOURS IS APPROXIMATELY 2 to 2½ HOURS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.

 

SEPTEMBER

 

11^th to 12^th SEPTEMBER  PARKTOWN & WESTCLIFF HERITAGE WEEKEND

 

DON’T MISS THESE TOURS OF PARKTOWN AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THE LOVELY SPRING GARDENS AND ENJOY THE SPLENDID VIEWS ACROSS JOHANNESBURG AS IT BLOSSOMS

All tours leave from Holy Family College

 

HERITAGE WEEKEND BROCHURE

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WALKING TOUR - "RAND CLUB AND ITS DECO NEIGHBOURS"

SATURDAY MORNING, 11 ^th SEPTEMBER - Starts at 09h30 and the duration is 3 hours

The bus takes you into town to visit this magnificent Edwardian edifice with all its gentlemanly traditions and trophies of manly pursuits. It is one of the City's great heritage buildings, the hushed interior conceals the dramatic incidents of its past. Take a short walk to see its neightbours, some in dire state and other boasting beautifully polished brass. See the City Hall, Post Office and recently renovated Barbican building, truly an exercise in transition!

WALKING TOUR - "LUNCH HOUR SPECIAL: HOLY FAMILY COLLEGE MUSEUM" Open between 12.30 and 3.00 pm

SATURDAY MORNING, 11 ^th SEPTEMBER

There is no charge for those brave enough to mount the stairs and visit the Nun's Room, the handheld moist Mother Ambrose's tea service, Boarder's bed and coir mattress and the Edwardian classroom where you can write with a dip pen. NO BLOTS ALLOWED.

WALKING TOUR - "PARKTOWN WEST AND ITS PERSONALITIES" 

SATURDAY AFTERNOON, 11 ^th SEPTEMBER - Starts at 14h00 and the duration is 3 hours

An amazing collection of painters, authors, politicians, and business women - and sportsmen and 8 Herbert Baker houses.

WALKING TOUR - "THE VALLEY ROAD" 

SATURDAY AFTERNOON, 11 ^th SEPTEMBER - Starts at 14h15 and the duration is 3 hours

See some of Parktown’s best homes and gardens walking down The Road, home to many who were instrumental in the City’s development. Architects, Randlords, horticulture – you’ll see it all. The tour will pass Terrace Lodge, Cransley,  Moot House, and The Valley Home visiting some of the beautiful spring gardens.

BUS TOUR - "SOUTHERN COMFORT AND WATERING HOLES" 

SATURDAY AFTERNOON, 11 ^th SEPTEMBER - Starts at 14h30 and the duration is 2 hours

Joburg as the old timers knew it – bars, canteens, breweries and the caregivers who coped with those who over-indulged. Liquifruits will be served on the bus!

WALKING TOUR - "BAKER PRECINCT" 

SUNDAY MORNING, 12 ^th SEPTEMBER - Starts at 09h15 and the duration is 3 hours

Northwards (inside Tour) and down Rockridge Road past The Stonehouse, St Margaret’s and Pilrig past the Rectory to St George’s Church and their bell-ringers.

WALKING TOUR - "PARKLANE AND ITS ENVIRONS" 

SUNDAY MORNING, 12 ^th SEPTEMBER - Starts at 09h30 and the duration is 3 hours

Gateway to Parktown in 1892 there are still some gems in this area as we view the Masonic Temple, St Mary’s Church on the Limpopo and along Park Lane to end with Hazeldene Hall and the Scottish Soldier.

HOUSE TOUR - "VILLA ARCADIA" 

SUNDAY MORNING, 12 ^th SEPTEMBER - Starts at 10h00 and the duration is 2.5 hours

This weekend, the Hollard Group, together with the Johannesburg Art Gallery is opening its doors to art enthusiasts. A great opportunity to view the collection, led by one of their specialists and tour the gardens and surrounding buildings. For this tour please book through the Trust Office before 9^th September as numbers are limited.

BUS TOUR - "THE PASSING SHOW" 

SUNDAY MORNING, 12 ^th SEPTEMBER - Starts at 10h15 and the duration is 1.5 hours

Jo’burg is best appreciated for its ridges and viewing it from the comfort of a bus is the best. Enjoy the highs and lows of Joburg life.

WALKING TOUR - "KILLARNEY" 

SUNDAY AFTERNOON, 12 ^th SEPTEMBER - Starts at 14h00 and the duration is 2.5 hours

African mirror, the film studios, IW Schlesinger and the “jetsetters” of the Art Deco era – Killarney has it all to suit the lifestyles of the rich, the highly talented and the merry widows.

HOUSE TOUR - "NORTHWARDS" 

SUNDAY AFTERNOON, 12 ^th SEPTEMBER - Inside Tour, starts at 14h00 and the duration is 2 hours

The City’s most romantic villa, beautifully furnished and filled with a joyous spirit glorying in the fine views, enchanting gardens and tales of the glamorous people who lived there - dancing, dining and watching in 1911 the terrible flames which engulfed one side of the house.

BUS TOUR - "EAST ENDERS" 

SUNDAY AFTERNOON, 12 ^th SEPTEMBER - Inside Tour, starts at 14h00 and the duration is 2 hours

A nostalgic ride through Yeoville & Observatory in memory of bygone days and peek into the future before we see “the new Chinatown” in Bruma.

WALKING TOUR -'THE OLD GENERAL HOSPITAL' - Mixing medicine and architecture – a potent brew

SATURDAY, 18 ^th SEPTEMBER

From the first operating theatre which became the butcher’s shop to the old wards, the nurses home and some wonderful Gordon Leith buildings, the old Joburg Gen boasts some really fascinating and beautiful buildings.  We were not able to get in the last time we tried, but the buildings are being restored by the Reproductive Health Unit (RHRU) and adapted for new uses so now our interest in this heritage is welcomed.

MEET : Val Hammerton (she trained as a Nursing Sister at the Gen) and Flo Bird
TIME : 14h00 to 16h15
PARK : In the RHRU parking. Enter from Klein Street. This is the entrance closest to Esselen Street.
DURATION : Two hours, fifteen minutes
COST : R60-00 for members and R80-00 for non-members
MAX No : 40

• PLEASE NOTE THAT BOOKING FOR ALL TOURS IS AT COMPUTICKET UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED. (i.e. 10th July, MOUNTAIN VIEW TOUR).  YOU CAN BOOK EITHER AT A COMPUTICKET OUTLET OR ON-LINE.
• FOR INTERNET BOOKING USE THE ADDRESS: www.computicket.com
• FOR COMPUTICKET TELEPHONE BOOKINGS: (011) 340 8000
• TOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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Last Edit : 23/08/2010